Our end-of-year ceremonies are racing your way. Save the date and join us at the finish line of a great year!🏁🎉

Nuestras ceremonias de fin de año se acercan a toda velocidad. ¡Guarden la fecha y acompáñenos en la línea de meta de un gran año! 🏁🎉
about 4 hours ago, Burton Elementary
Save the date for end of year celebrations. Tuesday, June 9: Quarter 4 honors assembly at 12:30pm for grades 1 to 4, Ms. Snyder's 1st grades, Ms. Pendergrast's class and Ms. Osayi's class. Wednesday, June 10th: PreK ceremony at 8am, kindergarten ceremony at 8:30am, and 5th grade ceremony at 10:30am.
Reserve las fechas para las celebraciones de fin de año. Martes, 9 de junio: Asamblea de honor del 4to trimestre para primero a cuarto grado, la clase de primero de la maestra Snyder, la clase de la maestra Pendergrast y la clase de la maestra Osayi. Miércoles, 10 de junio: Ceremonia de fin de año para prekínder a las 8am, para kínder a las 8:30am y para 5to grado a las 10:30am

We loved watching our students shine on stage, showcasing their many talents and showstopping fashion at last night’s Talent & Fashion Show. So proud of everyone who participated 👏

Nos encantó ver a nuestros estudiantes brillar en el escenario, mostrando una variedad de talentos y moda espectacular durante el Show de Moda y Talento de anoche. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todos los que participaron! 👏

about 22 hours ago, Burton Elementary
Two girls singing on stage
A group of students dancing on stage
Two girls dancing on stage
A boy playing the piano
A boy standing on stage with a cardboard magnet on each hand
Students standing on stage displaying various fashion clothing
Two girls performing with colorful ribbons
Two students boys performing with a piano and a guitar
A girl singing

We’re so proud of our talented Chinese language students for winning an Honorable Mention in the Raleigh Chinese Language School Trifold Contest! Their creative project on Taipei 101 and its fascinating damper system truly impressed. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition!

¡Estamos super orgullosos de nuestras talentosas estudiantes de idioma chino por haber obtenido una Mención Honorífica en el Concurso de Trípticos de la Escuela de Raleigh Chinese Language! Su proyecto creativo sobre Taipei 101 y su fascinante sistema de amortiguación realmente impresionó. ¡Felicitaciones por este merecido reconocimiento!

1 day ago, Burton Elementary
A photo collage. Four students standing holding certificates of recognition next to the principal, assitant principal and the Chinese language teacher.  Students standing in front of and collaborating in creating a trifold poster. Students eating a muffin .
Sneakers shined and dance moves sparkled at our annual Kentucky Derby–themed Sneaker Ball.

Los tenis brillaron y los pasos de baile deslumbraron durante nuestro Baile de Tenis anual con temática del Kentucky Derby.
5 days ago, Burton Elementary
A collage of students and parents dancing on the dance floor dressed in kentucky derby style attire.

A heartfelt thank you to Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Titus Episcopal Church, the Burton PTO, and our wonderful students and families for helping us honor the dedication, love, and hard work our teachers show every day during Teacher Appreciation Week.


Un sincero agradecimiento a la Iglesia Católica Holy Cross, la Iglesia Episcopal St. Titus, el PTO de Burton, y a nuestros maravillosos estudiantes y familias por ayudarnos a honrar la dedicación, el amor y el arduo trabajo que nuestros maestros demuestran cada día durante la Semana de Aprecio a los Maestros.

5 days ago, Burton Elementary
A photo collage of teachers grabbing food, snacks and sweet treats off a table.

Join us Friday, May 15 at the Durham Chuck E. Cheese for our Burton PTO Fundraiser Night!

¡Acompáñanos el viernes 15 de mayo en el Chuck E. Cheese de Durham para nuestra Noche de Recaudación de Fondos del PTO de Burton!

6 days ago, Burton Elementary
Burton PTO Fundairser at Chuck E Cheese on Friday, May 15th from 12pm to 9pm. Location: 3724 Mayfair St, Durham NC 27707
Recaudación de fondos para el PTO de Burton en Chuck E Cheese el viernes, 15 de mayo entre 12pm y 9pm. Dirección: 3724 Mayfair St, Durham NC
The Scouts enjoyed a hike at Dorothea Dix park for their last adventure of the year. They also enjoyed troll surfing! Los Scouts disfrutaron de una caminata en el parque Dorothea Dix Park para su última aventura del año. ¡También disfrutaron de encontrar los duendes!
8 days ago, Burton Elementary
students and teachers posing in front of a big troll.
students and teachers posing in front of a big troll.
students and teachers posing in front of a big troll.
#BurtonRamPride | Our Rams had a blast at Field Day yesterday! They displayed incredible teamwork, athleticism, and good sportsmanship in every event, while cheering each other on and giving it their all. #OrgulloRamDeBurton | ¡Nuestros Rams se divirtieron muchísimo ayer en el Día de Campo! Demostraron buen trabajo en equipo, atletismo y buen espíritu deportivo en cada evento, animándose unos a otros y dando lo mejor de sí.
9 days ago, Burton Elementary
A picture collage of students participating in field day activities, such as tug of war, hula hoop relay, three legged race and birthday hat race
Help us celebrate our incredible teachers with a new way to show appreciation each day. Let’s fuel them with thanks and help them race across the finish line feeling celebrated! 🏁👏

Ayúdanos a celebrar a nuestros increíbles maestros al mostrarles nuestro agradecimiento cada día. ¡Llenémoslos de agradecimiento y ayudémoslos a cruzar la meta sintiéndose celebrados! 🏁👏
15 days ago, Burton Elementary
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4th to May 8th. Monday, bring a pit stop treat: Refuel your teacher with their favorite snack! Tuesday, Fuel them with love: Write a note or draw a picture to show you care! Wednesday, Winner's circle: Bring a flower to make their day bloom! Thursday, School supply speedway: Help restock their classroom with supplies. Friday, Finish Line Favorites: Send a gift card for the final lap! Scan the QR Code to view a list of your teacher's favorite things!
La semana de agradecimiento a los maestros del 4 al 8 de mayo. Lunes, parada en pits con sabor: Recarga a tu maestro con su snack favorito! Martes, llénalos de cariño: Escribe una nota o haz un dibujo para mostrar cuanto valen. Miércoles, círculo de ganadores: Trae una flor para alegrarle y hacer florecer su día! Jueves, pista de útiles escolares: Ayuda a reabastecer los útiles en clase. Viernes, favoritos de la recta final: Envía uns tarjeta de regalo para la vuelta final. Escanea el código QR para ver la lista de cosas favoritas de su maestro
Our fifth graders explored how living things can have problems Sharing The Planet 🌎 They did a great job of engaging our RAM community at #PYPX2026 

Nuestros estudiantes de quinto grado exploraron cómo los seres vivos pueden enfrentar problemas al compartir el planeta 🌎. Hicieron un excelente trabajo involucrando a nuestra comunidad RAM en #PYPX2026.
23 days ago, Burton Elementary
photo collage of students gathered at different tables presenting their science projects to other students

When our community shows up, it makes all the difference! 👏
Thank you to Dads in Action and the Burton PTO for rolling up their sleeves and helping clean up our playground today! 🛝

Cuando nuestra comunidad se une, ¡marca la diferencia! 👏
Gracias al grupo de Papás Tomando Acción y al PTO de Burton por poner manos a la obra y ayudar a limpiar nuestro patio de recreo hoy. 🛝

29 days ago, Casilda Diaz
A photo collage of Burton parents helping clean the playground.

Or students had a great time during yesterday's Duke Energy Science Night!

¡Los estudiantes se divirtieron mucho durante la Noche de Ciencia de Ciencia de Duke Energy ayer!

29 days ago, Casilda Diaz
Picture collage of students working on different science projects. Making genetic bracelets, creating robotic circuits, making parachutes with napkins and boats with aluminum foil.
Come create, explore, and experiment at Burton's Duke Energy Science Night. Hope to see you there! Vengan a crear, explorar y experimentar en la Noche de Ciencia de Duke en Burton. ¡Esperamos verlos ahí!
about 1 month ago, Burton Elementary
duke Energy science night at Burton on Thursday, April 16 from 5 to 6:30 PM
Noche de Ciencia en Burton, el jueves 16 de abril de 5 a 6:30 P.M.
Support our PTO the easy (and delicious) way during Jersey Mike’s night! 🥪
about 1 month ago, Burton Elementary
Jersey Mike’s fundraiser on Wednesday, April 15 from 10 AM to 9 PM. Location: 1835 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway a portion of the sales will benefit Burton’s PTO.
recaudación en Jersey Mike’s el miércoles 15 de abril entre 10 A.M. y nueve P.M. ubicación: 1835, Martin Luther King Junior Parkway. Una porción de las ventas beneficia al PTO de Burton.

Join us in cheering for our Burton Rams as they race to the finish line! Our Q3 Honor's Assembly will be on Friday, April 10th. Hope to see you there!

¡Acompáñenos a hecharle porras a nuestros Rams de Burton en la recta final de la carrera! Nuestra Asamblea de Honores del tercer trimestre será el viernes 10 de abril. ¡Esperamos su presencia!

about 1 month ago, Burton Elementary
Burton's quarter 3 honor's assembly. Friday, April 10th. At 11:30 AM for Pre-K to 2nd grade and Ms. Snyder's class. At 1:00 PM for 3rd to 5th grade, Ms. Pendergrast's and Ms. Osayi's class. The coffee cart will be open for this event and will accept donations.
Same image as the first. Translated in Spanish: Asamblea de honores del tercer trimestre el viernes, 10 de abril. A las 11:30 am para las clases de prekínder a segundo grado y la maestra Snyder. Y a las 1:00 PM para las clases de tercero a quinto grado, la maestra pendergrast y la señora Osayi.
#BurtonRamPride | Students leading the way! Our Rams proudly shared their learning during today's student led conferences. #OrgulloRamDeBurton | ¡Estudiantes liderando el camino! Nuestros niños Rams compartieron con orgullo su aprendizaje durante sus conferencias de hoy.
2 months ago, Casilda Diaz
multiple images of students conferencing with their parents. Bottom right image is students serving coffee to the parents
Student Led Conferences are on Thursday, March 5! Enjoy a coffee and pastry while you meet with your student and listen as they take the lead in sharing their learning!
3 months ago, Burton Elementary
Student Led Conferences
Conferencias Dirigidas Por Estudiantes
Mark your calendar for the DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026

Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
3 months ago, Durham Public Schools
"Logo for Durham Public Schools Sustainability Summit with a stylized blue and green water droplet, set against a soil and green leaves background."
#BurtonRamPride | Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快樂 - Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! 🐴
3 months ago, Amy Sanchez
Lunar New Year

Go enjoy a hot meal at Elmo's and support the Burton PTO!

4 months ago, Burton Elementary
Elmo's Mursday
Dias de Espiritu de Mursday